Latest from Kate Bueckert
2 opposition MPPs have created a plan to solve Ontario's homelessness crisis in 10 years. Could it work?
A Green and Liberal MPP have come together to co-sponsor a private member's bill they say would aim to end homelessness in Ontario in 10 years. Experts agree the bill could go a long way to address the issue, in particular by making sure the province follows a "housing first" approach.
Flair Airlines to close crew base at Waterloo region's airport, will still fly in and out of YKF
Flair Airlines says it will close it's crew base at the Region of Waterloo International Airport on Sept. 3 but says it will continue to operate scheduled flights in and out of the airport. The airline says there are no layoffs tied to the closure of the crew base.
Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: May 30 to June 1
Art markets, dance, music and theatre festivals, baseball, author events, pre-Pride get-togethers — it's a very busy weekend in Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County.
Ontario horse trainer suspended 10 years for buying performance-enhancing drugs: AGCO
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) says Guelph-area horse trainer Jeffrey Gillis has been suspended for 10 years and given a $40,000 fine for purchasing performance-enhancing drugs from a U.S. veterinarian, who has been charged for making and distributing PEDs designed to evade equine anti-doping controls.
Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: May 23 to 25
Plant sales, wrestling, baseball, music — there are lots of options for events in Waterloo region and Guelph this weekend.
2 MPPs have proposed an Ontario foodbelt. Could it help tariff-proof the ag sector?
Two MPPs have proposed Ontario create a foodbelt of protected farmland. Two former Markham councillors pitched the same idea in 2009 for their area and say it's time the province takes action.
Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: May long weekend
Lots of events including a fibre arts festival, plant sales, fireworks, outside art and baseball are happening in Waterloo region, Guelph and area.
2 Kitchener high schools closed Friday after measles cases
Kitchener's Eastwood Collegiate Institute is closed for a second day and St. Mary’s Catholic Secondary School is closed Friday due to measles cases.
Kitchener high school closed after measles exposure, cases in Waterloo region climb to 59
Eastwood Collegiate Institute in Kitchener is closed Thursday after a confirmed case of measles. Region of Waterloo Public Health will be reaching out to people who may have been exposed to the virus on May 7 and May 8 and they will be given information about the required next steps.
2 MPPs want to create foodbelt to protect farmland, tariff-proof Ontario's agricultural industry
Guelph MPP and Green Leader Mike Schreiner and independent MPP Bobbi Ann Brady from Haldimand-Norfolk have co-written a bill to create an Ontario Foodbelt which would protect farmlands.